Dean's Message

Welcome to the Faculty of Social Sciences at Kwantlen Polytechnic University. If you've found your way to this page, you're likely aware of some of the advantages of pursuing a degree in the Social Sciences. I'd like to introduce you to a few benefits you might not have considered, and to explain why well over 16,000 current students have chosen Kwantlen.

Deciding to pursue a post-secondary education is an important decision. Degree completion is strongly linked to personal and career satisfaction, and to career success. The Social Sciences at Kwantlen Polytechnic University offer a tremendous range of personal and professional development opportunities, including degree programs in Anthropology, Criminology, Geography, History, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, and programs in Asian Studies, and Canadian Studies.

Programs in the Social Sciences offer a unique combination of the theoretical and the practical. You will broaden your critical understanding of the social, political, economic, and historical forces that shape our societies, and develop technical research, analytical, and communication skills that prepare you to succeed in our rapidly changing environment.

Kwantlen offers a learning environment combining teaching excellence, personalized learning, and hands-on, practical training.

We are focused on your success. Teaching excellence is the goal of our entire faculty. In third- and fourth-year courses, students can choose 25-seat seminar courses, community-based research projects, practicum placements, and honours degrees. At Kwantlen, undergraduate students have the opportunity to work closely with faculty experts, and to participate in hands-on research opportunities, that aren't often available to undergraduates in larger universities.

Our programs are innovative and leading-edge. Our B.A. degrees are developed and revised in consultation with social agencies, industry leaders, and other academic institutions. They reflect the most current research and perspectives and provide you with the skills you will need to succeed.

Kwantlen's campuses reflect our thriving communities. Whether you're seeking an exceptional university program close to home, or whether our unique programs and learning atmosphere have attracted you from elsewhere, you will find a dynamic, diverse environment on our campuses, and many opportunities to establish links with employers in some of the fastest growing communities in the country.

Thanks for visiting our site. Please explore the links to read more about our faculty and our programs. I'm certain you'll find a rewarding program which will assist you in building your future.

Dr. Robert Adamoski,
Dean, Social Sciences